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Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

Deliciously soft and melt-in-your-mouth Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies that are perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Use real butter for best results.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Keep extra on hand for rolling.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted, with a cup-for-cup gluten free option available.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract A little goes a long way!
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Mini chips work best.
  • 1/2 teaspoon green gel food coloring Optional for color.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream the butter in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
  3. Add peppermint extract and mix until incorporated.
  4. Gradually stir in flour and salt until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and green food coloring (if using).
Baking
  1. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, until pale but not golden.
  3. Let them cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar, then cool completely and roll in powdered sugar again.

Notes

The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. They can also be frozen before or after baking.